II. Passage Translation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages
ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your
version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you
are listening.
(1)
(2)
SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS
Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several
questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each
question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied
in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in
your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 1~5
Filled with the euphoria of victory and dreams of their first Big Ten title in 11 years, Penn
State University students rushed the field as time expired in their win over Ohio State. In the chaos
that followed, the campus police struggled to keep control, and identifying the over-zealous fans
seemed impossible, impossible, that is, until the police department turned to a new crime-fighting

tool: facebook.com.
Penn State officers had warned the students in advance last October that crossing over from
the stands was a safety hazard and would not be permitted. When the rules were broken, a quick
search online revealed the facebook.com photo album "1 rushed the field after the OSU game and
lived." The album creator had even helpfully tagged all of those involved—offering the campus
police an easy way to issue stem warnings. "It was really dangerous and not acceptable behavior,"
says Tyrone Parham, assistant director at the PSU police. "We needed to send a message. We
searched the group, contacted the individuals and said that this was not tolerable behavior."
Long a student favorite and the seventh most-trafficked Internet site, facebook.com has found
a new following—those who wear blue. Traditionally, campus police forces have followed noise
reports in their attempt to keep Saturday nights safe. But the advent of social-networking sites is
starting to revolutionize campus detective work.
George Washington University police department chief Dolores Stafford claims, "Facebook
exists and can certainly be a tool, but we're not out there looking at the site." Students at the
college, however, are not so sure. When rumors flew that campus cops were using the student
social network to infringe their right to party, GWU students decided to exact revenge. In a
carefully executed plan, students filled facebook.com with chatter about a raging party they were
throwing, hoping the police would be watching. They were not disappointed. When the officers
arrived, they found shots glasses brimming with chocolate cake, Beirut cups filled with frosting,
and partygoers loaded up on sugar rather than alcohol.
While the GWU police deny using the Internet to find the party, the students felt vindicated.
'Cake Party' attendee Kyle Stoneman comments: "From a larger standpoint, there's nothing
immoral or illegal about the police using facebook.com. I guess they'll play their game, we'll play
ours, and we'll see who wins."
For college police forces, however, the issue is about more than winning. Instead, they try to
find that delicate balance between upholding the law (read: preventing underage drinking) and
maintaining good relations with the students (read: turning a blind eye). "It's a never-ending
struggle," says Fisher College Chief of Campus Police John McLaughlin. "Like any other college
and university, we want this to be as open of a relationship as possible. We don't want to be too
obtrusive and we also don't want to be too strict. It requires real diligence."
1. Which of the following best describes facebook.com?
(A) It is a popular website with the students.
(B) It is crime-fighting tool invented by the police.
(C) It is an electronic book of strict campus regulations.
(D) It is a virtual party held on the Internet.
2. What is the traditional way for the campus police to ensure security on Saturdays?
(A) To patrol the campus regularly.
(B) To check the students' website.
(C) To monitor noises on the campus.
(D) To warn the students in advance.
3. What does the author try to show with the "Cake Party" incident?
(A) It was wrong of the police to interfere in the party.
(B) The police were definitely looking at the website.
(C) The students tried to protect their own right.
(D) Parties like this one were dangerous.

4. What do students like Kyle Stoneman think of the police using facebook.com?
(A) It is immoral.
(B) It is illegal.
(C) It is helpful.
(D) It is understandable.
5. Which of the following is the major concern of the police?
(A) How to revolutionize campus detective work and combat crime effectively.
(B) How to strike a balance between law enforcement and human relationship.
(C) How to use facebook.com without being found out by the students.
(D) How to end the long standing hostility between the students and the police.
Questions 6~10
After SABMiller lost a bidding war for China's Harbin Brewery Group to Anheuser-Busch
Coso two years ago, it looked as if America's King of Beers would reign over the Middle
Kingdom as well. Anheuser-Busch, after all, had already sealed a deal with China's leading
brewery, Tsingtao, and with Harbin in its stable it looked unbeatable.
But SABMiller had a Plan B that could well give it the throne after all. Since losing Harbin,
London-based SAB has focused its energies on a 12-year-old joint venture, China Resources
Snow Breweries Ltd., that is now thriving. In June, CR Snow, which includes 46 breweries across
the country, surpassed longtime leader Tsingtao for the No.l spot. For the 12 months through June,
CR Snow produced nearly 40 million barrels, vs. 37 million for Tsingtao. As a result, CR Snow
boasts 14.9% of the Chinese market, compared with Tsingtao's 13.9%. "Our growth has been on
the back of a very consistent and targeted strategy," says Wayne Hall, SABMiller's finance
director in China.
Both companies want to be the toast of China. As beer sales in the U.S. and Western Europe
have lost their fizz, they're growing at 8%-plus annually in China. That has helped China overtake
the U.S. as the world's top beer market.
SAB was early to see the promise of China, where it has been brewing since 1994. Yet
instead of targeting big cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, as its competitors did, SABMiller
scooped up breweries in less affluent areas, including the northeastern rust belt and the populous
inland province of Sichuan. This contrarian strategy has allowed SABMiller to build up a national
footprint at bargain prices. While Anheuser ponied up $700 million—as much as $62 per barrel of
annual brewing capacity—for Harbin, SABMiller has typically paid $30-$40 per barrel for its
breweries. "SABMiller has made a mint by purposely buying cheaper assets," says Bear, Stearns
& Co. analyst Anthony Bucalo.
SABMiller has been smart in its positioning of the flagship Snow brand. To appeal to
upwardly mobile youth, it slapped a shiny, modern label on the 50-year-old brew and launched a
national ad campaign emphasizing the beer's freshness, complete with sweepstakes that reward
winners with outdoor vacations. The marketing push is paying off as it presses into the big cities.
China now accounts for nearly 20% of SABMiller's total volumes, and Snow has become China's
No.l brand. Soon, it will probably surpass Miller Lite as the biggest seller in the company's cooler.
6. What is this article mainly about?
(A) The bidding war between SABMiller and Anheuser-Busch Cos.
(B) China has overtaken the U.S as the top beer market.
(C) How SABMiller beats Anheuser in global makets.
(D) The success of SABMiller in China.
7. What makes Snow beer one of the best-selling beers in China?
(A) The company has special technologies.
(B) Snow beer tastes better.
(C) The company has adopted an effective marketing strategy.
(D) CR Snow has purposely bought cheaper assets from SABMiller.
8. The word "affluent" in paragraph 4 can be replaced by ______.
(A) wealthy
(B) populous
(C) influential
(D) fluent
9. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?
(A) SABMiller is an America-based beer company.
(B) Snow beer is now being sold all around the world.
(C) Beer sales in the U.S. and Western Europe dropped recently.
(D) Snow beer is welcomed by both youths and 50-year-olds.
10. What can be concluded from this article?
(A) Tsingdao beer is less tasty than Snow beer.
(B) Anheuser-Busch used to be the largest beer company in Europe.
(C) SABMiller spent $700 million in building new breweries.
(D) Snow beer is likely to become the biggest seller in SABMiller.
Questions 11~15
In the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT
departments of the future can fulfil their business goals will depend not on the regular updating of
technology, which is essential for them to do, but on how well they can hold on to the people
skilled at manipulating the newest technology. This is becoming more difficult. Best estimates of
the current shortfall in IT staff in the UK are between 30,000 and 50,000, and growing.
And there is no end to the problem in sight. A severe industry-wide lack of investment in
training means the long-term skills base is both ageing and shrinking. Employers are chasing
experienced staff in ever-decreasing circles, and, according to a recent government report, 250,000
new IT jobs will be created over the next decade.
Most employers are confining themselves to dealing with the immediate problems. There is
little evidence, for example, that they are stepping up their intake of raw recruits for in-house
training, or retraining existing staff from other functions. This is the course of action
recommended by the Computer Software Services Association, but research shows its members
are adopting the short-term measure of bringing in more and more consultants on a contract basis.
With IT professionals increasingly attracted to the financial rewards and flexibility of
consultancy work, average staff turnover rates are estimated to be around 15%. While many
companies in the financial services sector are managing to contain their losses by offering skilled
IT staff "golden handcuffs"—deferred loyalty bonuses that tie them in until a certain date—other
organisations, like local governments, are unable to match the competitive salaries and perks on
offer in the private sector and contractor market, and are suffering turnover rates of up to 60% a
year.
But while loyalty bonuses have grabbed the headlines, there are other means of holding on to
staff. Some companies are doing additional IT pay reviews in the year and paying market
premiums. But such measures can create serious employee relations problems among those

excluded, both within and outside IT departments. Many industry experts advise employers to link
bonuses to performance wherever possible. However, employers are realising that bonuses will
only succeed if they are accompanied by other incentives such as attractive career prospects,
training, and challenging work that meets the individual's long-term ambitions.
11. According to the passage, the success of IT departments will depend on ______.
(A) their success at retaining their skilled staff
(B) the extent to which they invest in new technology
(C) their attempts to recruit staff with the necessary skills
(D) the ability of employees to keep up with the latest developments
12. The problem referred to in the second paragraph is that ______.
(A) the government needs to create thousands of new IT posts
(B) the pool of skilled IT people will get even smaller in the future
(C) company budgets for IT training have been decreasing steadily
(D) older IT professionals have no adequate training
13. What is the possible solution to the long-term problems in the IT industry?
(A) To offer top rates to attract the best specialist consultants.
(B) To expand company training programs for new and old employees.
(C) To conduct more research into the reasons for staff leaving.
(D) To ensure that permanent staff earn the same as contract staff.
14. In some businesses in the financial services sector, the IT staffing problem has led to _____.
(A) additional benefits for skilled staff after a specified period of time
(B) more employees seeking alternative employment in the public sector
(C) the loss of customers to rival organizations
(D) more flexible conditions of work for their staff
15. Employers accept that IT professionals are more likely to stay in their present post if they
______.
(A) are set more realistic performance targets
(B) have a good working relationship with staff in other departments
(C) are provided with opportunities for professional development
(D) receive a remuneration package at top market rates